Last-Minute Informal Music Jam TODAY
Wednesday, Dec. 23, 5:30-7:30 pm – Room Aleph
Havurah musicians, you are invited to an informal jam and gathering. Drop in, bring a Jew-ish song to share and connect with other musicians.
Drop-In Grief Support Groups
Thursday, Dec. 24, 7-8:30 pm – Room Heh
As we approach the winter holidays, especially in this time of COVID, Havurah Shalom supports members grieving a death. Drop-in grief group sessions are facilitated by Havurah Shalom members experienced in grief support and confidential group facilitation. Pre-registration is required by Thursday noon the day of each session. Each session is limited to 10 people. Additional details will be sent to those registered. RSVP via the links on the dates above. For more information, contact Tivona Reith at bikkurholim@havurahshalom.org.
Chow Mein Kabbalat Shabbat
Friday, Dec. 25, 7:30 pm – Room Aleph
Because Christmas Day can be a little challenging for Jews, we’ve developed our own ways of coping with feeling “other” on this quiet day, with Chinese food being only one example. Another way is to fully embrace our “otherness" with song and prayer! Join J.D. Kleinke and friends for a old school Kabbalat service full of “comfort” music: traditional, classic, and just plain old familiar songs that many of us grew up with. Because for us Jews, every friday night is a Holy Night!
Community Minyan
Saturday, Dec. 26, 10 am – Room Aleph
Please join us for Shabbat morning! Led by J.D. Kleinke, Susan Brenner, and Elyse Hill, with drash by Anne Goldberg, this service includes davening, Torah reading, and discussion.
Jewish Mindfulness & Meditation
Tuesday, Dec. 29, 12 pm – Room Bet
We gather to find some moments of quiet and shalom. Led by Rabbi Benjamin, Adela Basayne, or Nancy Becker.
Morning Minyan
Wednesday, Dec. 30, 8:30 am – Room Aleph
For all who want a regular prayer practice and for people saying Kaddish.
Lev Tahor Chanting Circle
Thursday, Jan. 7, 7-8 pm – Room Aleph
Facilitated by Rabbi Benjamin
We will come together for an evening of contemplative practice, chanting interspersed with silence, guided by teachings from the tradition. While clearly different over Zoom, we will still gather in community and lift our voices as we draw strength from one another through the practice. Everyone is welcome – no experience or musical ability required!